9. Varied materials. Different materials on the ground define areas and create paths from one area to the next, adding beauty and interest to your outdoor space.
Tile, brick, gravel, pebbles and concrete stepping stones were all used in this lovely courtyard garden.
love the concrete stepping stones of various (if a bit small) sizes and the water feature with over-sized river rock (pebbles, as they say here) to serve as a catch-all for splashing water